The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Danny___Jerry_Orr.JPGVisit to the memorialDanny Fort and I were seated near the brick layers. Everyone tries to get a good spot to "set up camp." Could see all that was going on and meet a lot of people.
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Group_at_Angel_Fire.JPGGathering at the memorialThe picture of Cowboy Danny Fort, Terry Stuber, Bill Kull and two of the Motorcycle Bikers we met. ALL of them were so polite and respectful to us.
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Bill_Kull_at_Helicopter.JPGMemorial to a son, Angel Fire, NMBill is next to Huey which had been added with the new landscaping. You see it as you drive up to the Memorial.
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Sign_@_Angel_Fire.JPGWords of the statueThe sign accompanies the Soldier Statue at Angel Fire, NM.
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Oasis_@_Angel_Fire.JPGEnroute to the memorialJerry couldn't help but notice a "beer joint" with the memorable name of "Oasis", a location that is permanently etched in his memory.
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Angel_Fire.pdfAngel Fire - The Story Behind the photosClick on the "PDF" segment and it will open a document that tells the story of Jerry Orr's visit to a beautiful memorial originated by a Dad who never forgot the loss of his son in Vietnam.
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Coin_Presentation.JPGPresenting the 2/9th Challenge CoinJerry Orr presents a 2/9th coin to Ms Karen German at the Angel Fire ceremonies.
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Coin_Presentation_II.JPGPresenting the 2/9th Challenge CoinFrom left: Terry Stuber, Cowboy Danny Fort, Jim Connolly, John Severn, Bill Kull. Foreground: Jerry Orr and Karen German.
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Coins-3.JPGChallenge CoinsOther coins on display at the museum.
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Coins-4.JPGChallenge CoinsDisplay of the challenge coins.
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Coins-2.JPGClose UpThe 2/9th FA challenge coin. These were issued by Jerry Orr to all of the attendees of our historic May-June 2013 reunion at Ft Sill, OK.
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